Call for papers

The conference will include research presentations, papers and posters. We invite submissions from both scholars and practitioners from a range of disciplines including intelligence studies, security studies, cyber security, political science, communications, informatics and social sciences that explore the nature of foreign interference and covert manipulation, how they work, what their effect is, and what challenge they pose to contemporary Europe. Scholars, and especially early career researchers and research students are also invited to present their work in progress through research posters. 

Submission

Topics of interest 

Intelligence studies, security studies, cyber security, political science, communications, informatics and social sciences that explore the nature of foreign interference and covert manipulation. Contributions that meet the criteria for academic publication will be invited to be included in a special issue submission to Intelligence and National Security. We include discussion panels alongside traditional presentations and would welcome proposed panels as well as individual papers.

Guide for authors 

Papers 
An abstract of your proposed paper outlining the topic, indicating what would be covered and why it is significant. To propose a poster please submit either a brief verbal outline or graphical presentation of what you have in mind.  
 
Panel 
To propose a panel or a session please send a brief outline. Sessions should be of 3-4 presentations. Panels should have 3-5 participants. 
 
Presentations  
Presentations should not exceed 15 minutes. We request that presenters stick to the allotted time to facilitate questions and discussions. Presenters who are interested in including their papers in the special issue of Intelligence and National Security will be asked to submit their manuscripts for consideration shortly after the conference. These are the instructions for authors: Submit to Intelligence and National Security (tandfonline.com). 

Posters 
Posters are ideal for work in progress, specific case studies, or brief grounded observations. They should be self-explanatory and include the names and contact details of those who prepare them.  Please ensure that the poster is visually user friendly (not cluttered, easily legible font type and size etc.)  Please also ensure that copyrights aren’t breached. Please note that prospective presenters may also submit posters. 


More information 

Do you have any questions, or do you want more information? Please contact Allon Uhlmann at allon.uhlmann@nhlstenden.com or Stephen McCombie at stephen.mccombie@nhlstenden.com